This coming Sunday (6th July) see stage two of the Tour De France Grand Depart sweep into Derbyshire and the Peak District on the A6024 down from Holme Moss before following the A628 Woodhead pass towards Sheffield. It’s predicted that up to 40,000 spectators will line the Derbyshire stretch of the route so some temporary road closures […]
The Local Government Boundary Commission is currently carrying out a review of ward boundaries within the High Peak with the aim of delivering ‘electoral equality’ for voters in future local elections. The overall aim of the review is to recommend ward boundaries that mean each councillor represents approximately the same number of electors. At present, (since their last review in 1998) there are some areas of the […]
Since closing in March 2013, the future of the Melandra Castle Pub has been uncertain, with a number of attempts by it’ owners to sell it been unsuccessful. However in early April, those efforts were successful and the pub has now been sold to new owners. Initially from discussions with officers at the council, it […]
From tomorrow (Monday 19th May) fares on the 394 Glossop to Stepping Hill service, along with other local bus services (in Glossop 61/390/393) run by High Peak Buses are changing, to what it’s not entirely clear as except for a few Facebook comments made this evening, their website just advises the following : FARE REVISION […]
Changes are been considered to the Tenancy Agreement for Council tenants in the High Peak. The changes in the agreement are been looked at to reflect some changes to the law and to include some additional clauses that will help deal with a variety of tenancy management issues. If you’re a regular user of the […]
Mental health problems are more common than you might think, with the likelihood that one in four of us will be affected by mental illness in any year. But what’s worse than the illness itself, is that nearly nine out of ten people who experience mental health issues, say they face stigma and discrimination as […]
Bad news from Derbyshire Police with regards to an attempted robbery and a moped theft from Winster Mews – details as below : Overnight on Wednesday 29th to Thursday 30th January, an attempted burglary occurred at premises on Winster Mews, Gamesley. A rear door has been damaged after being prised open but no entry was […]
This weekend (5th / 6th October) Besthill Bridge in Broadbottom will be closed for emergency work to take place, meaning that the 202 and 341 Glossop to Hyde services will not be able to travel on their normal routes. During the closure, buses on Services 202 and 341 will divert from Mottram via Mottram Moor, […]
Last Friday evening, I was pleased to attend the launch event for this years ‘Art in the Window’ which will see over 50 local / independent retailers showcasing work by local artists on the streets of Glossop and Hadfield. Art in the Windows is now in its second year, and will see throughout August, Glossop […]
On Thursday, I had the privilege of representing the leader of the council at a memorial service held in Chapel en le Frith, to mark the 70th Anniversary of the famous ‘Dambusters’ raid, and the particular connection that Chapel, by way of two residents of the villages of Coombs and Chinley has to the raid. […]